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Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi selling their massive UK farmhouse for this whopping amount. Here's why
Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi are selling their big UK farmhouse for $30 million. In November, the couple left the US and moved to the high-end Cotswolds area, a spot known for attracting rich and famous Hollywood folks, according to New York Post report. Ellen confirmed she and Portia moved to the UK for good after Trump's re-election win.(@portiaderossi/Instagram) But only a year after buying a 43-acre estate named 'Kitesbridge Farm,' they've now listed it for sale, according to The Wall Street Journal. Ellen, 67, and Portia, 52, reportedly paid around $20 million for it last spring. Also Read: It was Trump! Ellen DeGeneres admits why she moved to UK Portia de Rossi 'couldn't live without her horses' DeGeneres told the outlet, 'When we decided to live here full time, we knew that Portia couldn't live without her horses.' DeGeneres added, 'We needed a home that had a horse facility and pastures for them.' The couple, married since 2008, has already moved to another nearby home that better fits their animals' needs. Sotheby's International Realty lists the property with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It also includes a two-bedroom guest cottage with its own kitchen and sitting area, plus a heated five-car garage with a small kitchenette. There's also a 'party barn' with a bar, a heated indoor pool, gym, kitchen garden, and several outdoor living areas. A helipad is included too. Ellen confirmed she and Portia moved to the UK The news comes just days after Ellen confirmed she and Portia moved to the UK for good after Trump's re-election win. Ellen explained more about their life overseas while speaking with British host Richard Bacon in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, on Sunday, according to the BBC. She said they were only planning a short stay in the UK, but after Trump's win over Kamala Harris, they changed their minds and stayed. 'We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in,'' she said. 'And we're like, 'We're staying here.''
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's $30 million UK farmhouse flip raises eyebrows — lived there only a month
Ellen DeGeneres (67) and her wife Portia de Rossi (52) bought a historic stone farmhouse in the U.K. in June 2024 for $20 million. The farmhouse is called Kitesbridge Farm and is located in the posh countryside area of The Cotswolds, home to many celebrities. Even though they spent just one month living there, they're now listing it for $30 million — raising eyebrows online and in the media. Ellen said they are moving because Portia needed more space for her horses, which they had flown to the UK after deciding to settle there full time. Ellen explained, 'Portia couldn't live without her horses… We needed a home that had pastures and horse facilities', as per the Wall Street Journal report. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Others Data Science Digital Marketing Finance Artificial Intelligence Leadership Management Degree PGDM others MBA Data Science Project Management CXO Data Analytics Product Management healthcare Design Thinking Operations Management Public Policy Healthcare Cybersecurity Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT-ISB Transforming HR with Analytics & AI India Starts on undefined Get Details ALSO READ: Foreign nationals trapped? Xi Jinping's exit bans raise alarm over travel risks in China When they bought Kitesbridge Farm, it was 'tired' and needed work, said their listing agent Andrew Barnes. Ellen paid $3.3 million over the asking price just to secure it quickly. A massive team of about 70 workers was hired to finish the renovation in just 10 weeks, though contractors originally estimated 18 months. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo Faced trouble with locals & council Locals objected to Ellen's extension plans. They feared it might increase flood risks or damage Roman remains nearby. Three councilors raised official objections in February 2024. Some neighbors also worried that her hedge and fencing could block drainage and lead to flooding, as per the New York Post. But the West Oxfordshire District Council said the Roman remains were 200 meters away, and Ellen's work was 'high standard' and acceptable under planning laws, according to the Wall Street Journal report. Live Events Reports later claimed the farmhouse had flooding issues — but Ellen denied it, and agent Barnes confirmed there's never been flooding on the property. The home was described before as 'an eco-farmhouse with rustic modern interiors.' ALSO READ: Massive SharePoint breach, including US nuclear agency - Microsoft links attack to 3 China-backed hackers New house is bigger, flashier Ellen and Portia quickly bought a second estate, just 30 minutes away, with a Malibu-style, modern glass house on a hilltop. The new house is flood-safe, has 5 bedrooms, glass walls, a Japanese courtyard, and fields for horses. Portia's horses now have room to roam, which was their top priority. The old farmhouse they're selling has 6 bedrooms, a party barn with its own pub, a pool, and a gym. It was originally built in the 1700s, offering old-world charm with luxury additions, according to the report by Wall Street Journal. Why did they move to the U.K.? Ellen revealed she and Portia moved to the UK full time after Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election. 'We got here the day before the election… woke up to crying emojis… and we were like, 'We're staying here.'' She confirmed, 'We're selling that [old] house… not the new one. It's a beautiful stone farmhouse if anyone wants it.' FAQs Q1. Why did Ellen DeGeneres sell her UK farmhouse so quickly? Ellen sold the farmhouse just a month after moving in because she and Portia needed a bigger home with space for their horses. Q2. How much is Ellen DeGeneres asking for her UK farmhouse? Ellen is listing the renovated Cotswolds farmhouse for $30 million after buying it for $20 million.
Perth Now
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi selling UK home
Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi are selling their home in the UK just a year after they bought it because they needed more space. The couple moved to Britain in 2024 and snapped up a 43-acre estate in the Cotswolds for £20 million, but they have now put the property on the market for £22.5 million because they needed to move to a bigger house to accommodate Portia's horses which they have flown over from the US. Ellen explained the decision in a statement given to the Wall Street Journal via realtors Sotheby's: "When we decided to live here full time, we knew that Portia couldn't live without her horses. "We needed a home that had a horse facility and pastures for them. " The couple are believed to have already moved to another property with enough space for the horses while they wait for the six-bedroomed home to sell. The house in Oxfordshire boasts a two-bedroomed guest house as well as a swimming pool, gym and a "party barn" complete with its own pub. The publication reports the couple spent four and a half months renovating the property and only lived there for around four weeks before moving out. It comes after Ellen admitted she "loves" living in the UK. The couple had previously planned to only spend a few months in the country but soon decided to make the move permanent . Speaking to TV presenter Richard Bacon during her In Conversation with Ellen DeGeneres event at Cheltenham's Everyman theatre on July 20, Ellen explained: "It's absolutely beautiful. We're just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture - everything you see is charming and it's just a simpler way of life. "It's clean. Everything here is just better - the way animals are treated, people are polite. I just love it here. "We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life. We love it here." Ellen went on to explain they have moved Portia's beloved horses over from the US and they have expanded their animal menagerie. She added: "Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks."
News.com.au
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Scared': Ellen DeGeneres reveals huge secret about her Hollywood pals
Ellen DeGeneres has claimed that she knows of A-list actors that are still 'scared' to come out as gay. During her last ever stand-up tour, the infamous former chat show host joked that she had been 'kicked out of show business twice' - the first time being when she came out as gay in 1997. In a new interview, one of the first she's done since leaving show business and moving to the countryside in the UK, DeGeneres opened up about how little she feels the entertainment industry has evolved since she was first shunned. 'If it was [better], all these other people that are actors and actresses that I know they're gay, they'd be out, but they're not, because it's still a problem,' she said during an appearance at Sunday at the Everyman. 'People are still scared.' She added that it's 'a really hard decision' that doesn't suit everyone, adding that things are better today 'in some ways' but not others. DeGeneres went on to reference a controversial move by the Southern Baptist Convention to endorse the reversal of a Supreme Court case allowing same-sex marriage. At the time of writing, nine states in the US have introduced bills that could do the same while under the rule of President Donald Trump. 'The Baptist Church in America is trying to reverse gay marriage,' she said. 'They're trying to literally stop it from happening in the future and possibly reverse it. Portia and I are already looking into it, and if they do that, we're going to get married here.' 'I wish we were at a place where it was not scary for people to be who they are. I wish that we lived in a society where everybody could accept other people and their differences. 'So until we're there, I think there's a hard place to say we have huge progress.' Elsewhere in the interview, DeGeneres confessed that she has already grown a little 'bored' of her new life. When quizzed if she would ever consider launching a chat show in the UK, she responded: 'I mean, I wish it did, because I would do the same thing here. I would love to do that again, but I just feel like people are watching on their phones, or people aren't really paying attention as much to televisions, because we're so inundated with information and entertainment.' She added that while she didn't know what she would do in the future, one thing was for sure: She'd pick her next move 'very carefully'. 'I just don't know what that is yet,' added the star. 'I want to have fun, I want to do something. I do like my chickens but I'm a little bit bored.'
Pink Villa
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
General Hospital Recap, July 22 Episode: Portia Tells Willow That Drew Faked Michael's Medical Records
The General Hospital episode that aired on Tuesday, July 22, delivered a series of major developments across Port Charles. From Portia's bold accusations to Martin's mysterious discovery, every storyline pushed forward with intensity and potential consequences. Portia tells Willow the truth about Drew Portia told Willow that Drew was blackmailing her and ordered her to falsify Michael's medical records. She made it clear that Drew had tried to make Michael look like a drug addict and insisted Willow deserved to know who she was marrying. Willow was stunned by the claim and didn't know what to say as Portia warned her to open her eyes. Portia also confided in Isaiah that she might lose her job for refusing to follow unethical orders. Isaiah supported her decision and encouraged her to stand her ground. Lois decides to leave after Brook Lynn's pushback At Home and Heart, Flora helped Lois open up about the conflict with her daughter, Brook Lynn. Lois admitted that despite trying to make amends, she still hadn't regained Brook Lynn's trust. Flora remained supportive and said Brook Lynn would come around eventually. Later, Lois decided to leave Port Charles and return to Bensonhurst, giving her daughter space to figure things out. Brook Lynn, meanwhile, was torn; she appreciated working with Lois again but still felt betrayed. Tracy was thrilled to hear that Brook Lynn had fired her mother. At the police station, Lucas reported Marco missing and pointed the finger at Sonny. Chase reminded him that there was no evidence yet. However, ADA Justine stepped in and pushed the PCPD to treat the case seriously. Later, Justine got Sonny on the phone and asked him to come in. When Sonny arrived, she threatened to arrest him if Marco didn't show up within 24 hours. Sonny refused to back down and told her to do what she had to do. Martin finds a strange letter at Drew's Drew met with Martin, Jordan, and Sidwell about the campaign for Measure C. Sidwell revealed he was pulling funding due to Sonny's involvement with Marco's disappearance. He suggested Tracy could replace the funds, which Martin quickly took to her with a smirk. Back at Drew's place, Martin discovered a letter addressed to Monica, covered in kids' coloring. He began to read it aloud and was shocked by what it said, although the full contents had not been revealed yet. Willow continued preparing for her wedding and personally delivered invitations to Elizabeth and Portia. While Elizabeth accepted, Portia trashed the invite after revealing Drew's alleged actions. Willow's joy quickly turned into concern as she processed Portia's warning.
